Free Double Bill Screening Tonight November 2, 2007

There will be a free screening of BLACK SUN and THE DEVIL & DANIEL JOHNSTON, tonight at 7pm.

Presented in conjunction with Abilities Arts Festival.

Here are the synopsis of the films:
Black Sun - Sudden blindness leads an artist on a journey to regain his independence and ultimately attain a different kind of vision in this haunting, original first-person documentary. A very RARE screening! Awarded: Grand Prix Award, Copenhagen International Documentary Film 2006.

The Devil and Daniel Johnston - Feuerzeig's film shows how Daniel's battles with manic depression have blighted his chances of fully enjoying the fame that he desperately craves. Daniel himself does not speak to camera; instead he is heard through the mountain of audio cassettes on which he has obsessively recorded the key elements of his life. It all adds up to riveting viewing, with tales of an ill-fated major label deal in the grunge era, stints in and out of mental institutions, and Daniel's first acid trip at a Butthole Surfers show. What becomes abundantly clear is the love and devotion Daniel inspires in his family, friends, and followers. Unthinkable stability entering his life, Feuerzeig leaves us on a high, as his lovingly crafted movie about this brightest of “tragic” stars winds to conclusion. Awarded: Best director, Sundance Film Festival 2005.

http://www.abilitiesartsfestival.org/schedule/film07day2.html

As always, shown in a 35mm print for absolutely no cost of admission! Invite your friends.

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